A devoted father of six tragically died on the M6 after a collision. Family shares heartfelt words.
Cliff was outside his truck, which had broken down on the M6 near junction 15. A Toyota then crashed into his HGV.
Cliff was born in New Zealand and was a grandad. He was also a rugby figure in Wigan. Police arrested a man suspected of dangerous driving.
Police received a call about the crash on February 27th at 9:55 PM. The crash involved a Toyota and Cliff’s truck. It occurred between junctions 15 and 16.
Cliff was 58 years old and lived in Wigan. He was outside his truck because it had broken down. The Toyota driver, age 22, went to the hospital with leg and face injuries, though these injuries are not life-threatening.
Cliff’s family shared a statement about him. He moved from New Zealand to the UK over 30 years ago. He was a devoted husband and father, and he loved rugby very much.
Police are assisting Cliff’s family during this difficult time. They ask anyone with information to contact them and are particularly interested in dashcam or CCTV footage. People can call 101, use Live Chat, or email the police.